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01 May 2025

Rutland Morris Dancers, 5.17am, May Day, Sunrise, The Market Place, Oakham, Rutland, Video and Photos

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Have Your Say. Rutland Launches Scoping Consultation for New Local Plan (2026–2046)

By Local Democracy & Public Affairs Reporter for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, not affiliated to the BBC LDRS Have Your Say. Ru...

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Rutland Will Remain Rutland Government’s LGR Decision Opens a Wider Battle Over Counties and Lieutenancies, Rutland County Council is being abolished. Rutland itself is not.

By Local Democracy & Public Affairs Reporter for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, not affiliated to the BBC LDRS Rutland Will Rema...
Rutland Council Removes All Place Name Signs Following Spate of Thefts

Rutland Council Removes All Place Name Signs Following Spate of Thefts Rutland County Council has taken the drastic step of removing all re...
Rutland Nursery Unveils Star-Studded Autumn Event Line-Up, A Season of Food, Gardening, and Wellbeing September - November 2026

Rutland Nursery Unveils Star-Studded Autumn Event Line-Up Rutland Nursery has announced its exciting autumn and winter schedule. Featuring a...
Victoria Hall in Oakham to Be Sold at Auction

Victoria Hall, a long-standing community landmark in Oakham, is set to be sold at a public auction following the collapse of talks regarding...
Next Step Forward for Oakham Housing, Reserved Matters Submitted for 135-Home Brooke Road Scheme

Next Step Forward for Oakham Housing, Reserved Matters Submitted for 135-Home Brooke Road Scheme Plans for a major residential development o...
The Rutland Hub Grand Opening, Oakham, Rutland. September 12th at Cornerstone House on Melton Road, Oakham. Church Screening: SISTER ACT 2: Back in the Habit.

The Rutland Hub Grand Opening The Rutland Hub is hosting its Grand Opening on Saturday, September 12th at Cornerstone House on Melton Road, ...
Alicia Kearns MP officially opened The Rutland Hub at Cornerstone House on Melton Road, marking a vibrant new chapter for community life in Oakham, Rutland. Photos and Video

Tom Bowring Baptist Minister and Alicia Kearns MP cut the ribbon Alicia Kearns MP officially opened The Rutland Hub at Cornerstone House o...
MP Alicia Kearns Tells Resident to "Move Elsewhere" Amid Heated Local Government Reorganisation Debate and Stolen County Signs

By Local Democracy & Public Affairs Reporter for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, not affiliated to the BBC LDRS MP Alicia Kearns ...
Oakham Prepares for Summer Finale with Family Fun Day Following Out of the Blue's Cutts Close Success

Oakham Prepares for Summer Finale with Family Fun Day Following Out of the Blue's Cutts Close Success Last Sunday, the park at Cutts Clo...
Vandalism Strikes Council-Owned Property on Princess Avenue, Oakham, Amid Relocation Discussions

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A Season of Celebration Upcoming Highlights for Your Oakham Diary, Rutland Food & Drink Festival, Rutland Pet Festival, Oakham Winter Market September - November 2026
The George Inn Cinema Now Open, Oakham, Rutland
Gretton Launches Free Under-6s Football Training This Summer Saturday until 26th September 2026
Celebrate a Year of Colour with Award-Winning Designer Anne-Marie Powell at The Rutland Nursery 29th September 2026
Whitwell Michaelmas Afternoon Tea, scheduled for Sunday 28th September from 2.30pm to 4.30pm.
Acclaimed Cook and Author Sabrina Ghayour Returns to Rutland Nursery for Two Exclusive Autumn Events
Get Ready for Autumn Gardening Expert Talks Coming to Gates Woodlands Hinckley September - October 2026
Rutland Nursery Unveils Star-Studded Autumn Event Line-Up, A Season of Food, Gardening, and Wellbeing

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Alicia Kearns MP officially opened The Rutland Hub at Cornerstone House on Melton Road, marking a vibrant new chapter for community life in Oakham, Rutland. Photos and Video

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